Progressive Views on World War I

The video discusses Woodrow Wilson's entry into WWI, highlighting the strategic and ideological motives behind it. It explores the progressive agenda that saw the war as a chance to increase federal control and move towards a more socialized economy. The narrative delves into the vision of America as a giant factory, the role of John Dewey, and the impact of war on socialization. It also examines the link between prohibition and progressivism, and the lasting legacy of WWI in setting a precedent for U.S. interventionism in global conflicts.

What was Woodrow Wilson's primary reason for entering World War I?

• To expand American territory

• To make the world safe for democracy

• To reduce federal control

• To support Germany

What opportunity did progressives see in America's entry into World War I?

• To advance a more socialized economic order

• To promote limited government

• To reduce industrialization

• To strengthen Germany

How did John Dewey view the impact of war on business?

• As a way to end business

• As a boost to private interests

• As a temporary disruption

• As irrelevant to economic change

What was a key aspect of the progressive vision during World War I?

• Reducing government planning

• Running America like a giant factory

• Encouraging private property

• Promoting leisure activities

What was the progressive stance on leisure activities during the war?

• Advocating for more leisure time

• Encouraging drinking

• Promoting prohibition

• Supporting entertainment

What was the progressive view on government planning during the war?

• It should be minimized

• It was a temporary measure

• It was a chance for permanent socialization

• It was unnecessary

What was the principle behind World War I that set a bad precedent?

• Focusing on domestic issues

• Avoiding international conflicts

• Supporting only democratic nations

• Intervening wherever there is a bad leader

What did progressives believe about planning during peacetime?

• It should be similar to wartime planning

• It should focus on military expansion

• It should be avoided

• It was unnecessary

What legacy did World War I leave on American foreign policy?

• Isolationism

• Non-intervention

• Perpetual involvement in global conflicts

• Focus on economic growth

What was a common belief about American duty in global conflicts?

• To remain neutral

• To intervene only when attacked

• To fight against any bad leader worldwide

• To focus on economic sanctions